BEng Biomedical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering, a biomedical engineering degree centred on the application of engineering practices and life science principles to healthcare challenges. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete an individual research project in the final year under academic supervision. The first year covers the foundations through Design and Make Project 1, Chemical Engineering Science, Mathematical Methods in Bioengineering, and Introductory Materials Science. The second year focuses on Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Design and Make Project 2, Bioengineering Thermofluids, and Data Analysis and Modelling. The third year comprises compulsory modules such as Bioengineering Individual Project, Biomedical Component Design, Additive for Healthcare and Innovation, and Project Management. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as Biochemical Engineering, Bioelectricity and Biophotonics Engineering, Body Composition and Physiological Measurement, Machine Learning and AI for Engineering, Horizon Technologies for Sport and Health, Biomaterials 2 (Biomaterials for Drug Delivery), and Regenerative Medicine.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Maths with one from Chemistry, Biology and Physics IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) including Maths HL and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at HL BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DDD plus A level Maths at grade B BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in a relevant subject: D*D plus A level Maths at Grade B BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D* plus A level Grades AB to include Maths and either Chemistry Physics or Biology Preferred BTEC: Engineering, Mechanical or Manufacturing
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 965 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 15%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 17%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design and Make Project 1
- Chemical Engineering Science
- Mathematical Methods in Bioengineering
- Introductory Materials Science
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Integrated Product Design
- Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- Design and Make Project 2
- Bioengineering Thermofluids
- Data Analysis and Modelling
- Digital Systems
- Materials Characterisation
- Biomaterials 1 (Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering)
- Bioengineering Individual Project
- Biomedical Component Design
- Additive for Healthcare and Innovation
- Project Management
- Biochemical Engineering
- Bioelectricity and Biophotonics Engineering
- Body Composition and Physiological Measurement
- Machine Learning and AI for Engineering
- Horizon Technologies for Sport and Health
- Biomaterials 2 (Biomaterials for Drug Delivery)
- Regenerative Medicine
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £51,000. The £42,500 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Biomedical Engineering at Loughborough University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Biomedical Engineering at Loughborough University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Biomedical Engineering at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Biomedical Engineering at Loughborough University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.